Here are 10 of the leading Ugandan news websites

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda published a list of what it described as 10 of the leading Ugandan news websites, grouping together English-language digital news portals and newspaper sites that it said are widely cited in media directories, traffic discussions, and coverage of national affairs as of 2026. The piece presents the rankings as approximate rather than definitive, noting that online traffic can shift and that older 2024-style visibility data may no longer reflect current audience patterns.

At the top of the list are New Vision, Daily Monitor, and Nile Post, which the article says are among the most prominent national outlets. It also includes ChimpReports, The Independent, The Observer, PML Daily, SoftPower News, Watchdog Uganda itself, and Eagle Online or similar sites. For several of these, the post briefly summarizes their editorial focus, such as politics, business, breaking news, investigations, lifestyle, and commentary.

The article adds that other outlets often mentioned in Uganda’s media ecosystem include Bukedde, Red Pepper, Uganda Radio Network, and websites linked to broadcasters such as NBS. It also notes, as general background, that radio remains the main news source for many Ugandans and that digital rankings can be affected by regulatory or operational disruptions. The list is therefore best read as a snapshot of a changing media landscape rather than a formal industry ranking.